Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
08V064000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 01/05/2007 to 02/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 720 | 03/07/2008 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/07/2008 | 02/07/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling 720 my 2008 audi tt coupe vehicles. these vehicles were produced with c-pillar trim cover clips that do not provide adequate retention. in the event of a deployment of the rear pyrotechnic safety belt, the c-pillar trim cover may become detached from the sheet metal due to low retention force of the trim clip. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The detached trim cover could pose a risk of personal injury for vehicle front seat occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an improved clip on the affected vehicles. the recall began on march 7, 2008. owners may contact vw/audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vw/audi recall no. 70d1/jx.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
10/18/2008 | 5659 | 1 | |
Possible design defect in the 2008 audi tt roadster. |